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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates believe excellence leads to?
(a) Goodness.
(b) Ego.
(c) Demise.
(d) Fraudulence.

2. Why does Socrates ask to be corrected in his arguments?
(a) Because he wants to get to the truth.
(b) Because he thinks he is incorrect.
(c) Because he wants the others to exercise their minds.
(d) Because he thinks the conversation has lulled.

3. According to Socrates, what is the key ingredient in determining who a person becomes?
(a) How much money they have.
(b) How they are raised.
(c) What they know.
(d) What evil they are exposed to.

4. Socrates believes self-rule is more important than ruling others. Why?
(a) Because people should not be concerned with others.
(b) Because people take good care of themselves but not others.
(c) Because ruling oneself produces more self-control.
(d) Because one only knows himself, not others.

5. What kind of people does Socrates believe rhetoric can influence?
(a) People who are desperate.
(b) People who care.
(c) People with no knowledge.
(d) People with children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only action a soul that lacks control should be allowed, in Socrates' design?

2. Socrates believes that a soul in harmony is what?

3. What is Callicles' opinion of lawmakers?

4. What does Socrates believe about a body that is in harmony?

5. What does Socrates specify produces gratification and pleasure?

(see the answer key)

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